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The Conversation

The Conversation: Recovering after Lala

By Catherine Cruz,
Maddie Bender
Published August 17, 2026 at 11:35 AM HST
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Downed trees and powerlines from Tropical Storm Lala blocked the road in the Piʻiholo area of Upcountry Maui on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026.
Piʻiholo and Olina Road Hui
Downed trees and powerlines from Tropical Storm Lala blocked the road in the Piʻiholo area of Upcountry Maui on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026.

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  • Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation spokesperson Nathan Serota delivers updates from a briefing on the state of Oʻahu’s city services | Full Story
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Catherine Cruz
Catherine Cruz is the host of The Conversation. Contact her at ccruz@hawaiipublicradio.org.
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Maddie Bender
Maddie Bender was the executive producer of The Conversation until August 2026. She also provided production assistance on HPR's "This Is Our Hawaiʻi" podcast.
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